Since the recession, it has grown increasingly difficult for homeowners to keep up with payments and also maintain the value of their homes. For those in Florida who are still struggling, falling home values have made underwater mortgages a reality, which, in turn,...
Month: October 2013
Home foreclosure filed against television star in Florida
There are a variety of life changes and circumstances that can lead to financial woes for anyone. Nationally, the most common reasons cited for bankruptcy and home foreclosure filings have been divorce, medical bills and unemployment. For one Florida resident who is...
Program working better to help with loan modification in Florida
While many programs have come about to help struggling homeowners to deal with the aftermath of the recession, those programs have had a few glitches here and there. There are many loan modification programs and aid packages out there designed to help Florida...
Settlement may help those who are avoiding home foreclosure
Many banks and institutions have come under fire for their actions or lack of action during the recession that hit the housing market terribly. As the economic outlook improves, investigations into institutions that touted plans to help Florida homeowners who were...
Silver lining in latest Florida home foreclosure news
While having just one home foreclosure in the neighborhood or town is never a good thing for residents, there are encouraging numbers that have been released lately. In Florida, there are new figures out pertaining to home foreclosure. The latest numbers may not be...
Florida students may learn more about credit card debt
Debt of all kinds is a serious problem all around the country, especially since the recession hit. In Florida, advocates are calling for a way to help prevent the next generation from falling into the trap of student loan debt and credit card debt. Several financial...
Florida man wins home foreclosure fight
There may be nothing more unsettling than to have authorities show up at your house telling you need to be out because the home has been foreclosed on. This can be especially upsetting when someone is in the midst of working with the bank and trying to obtain a loan...
Home foreclosure affects entire Florida neighborhoods
The onset of a foreclosure can have a ripple effect for more than just the homeowner. Not only is the family who is losing a home affected by the actual home foreclosure; but an entire neighborhood and community can become victims of the ripple effects of home...